The Ohaneze Youth Council, OYC, Friday, expressed deep anger over President Muhammadu Buhari’s latest appointment for the positions of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, the Chief of Staff to the President and others.
President of the of the OYC, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, in a statement he jointly signed with the group’s Public Relations Officer, Hon. Obinna Adibe, said the appointments were totally unacceptable to Ndigbo, arguing that they violated the principle of federal character as enshrined in the Nigerian constitution.
President Buhari announced the appointment of Engr. Babachir David Lawal from Adamawa State as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation; as well as Alhaji Abba Kyari for the position of Chief of Staff to the President.
Others appointed included Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali (rtd.)- Comptroller-General, Nigerian Customs Service; Mr. Kure Martin Abeshi – Comptroller-General, Nigerian Immigration Service; Senator Ita S.J. Enang – SSA to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate) and Hon. Suleiman A. Kawu -SSA to the President on National Assembly Matters (House of Representatives)
According to the Ohaneze Youth Council, the President had demonstrated his deep hatred for Ndigbo, even after he had said he belonged to nobody but belonged to everybody
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The statement read: “We stand to condemn this glaring hatred for Ndigbo by the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. We recall that apart from several other appointments, Buhari’s government has also appointed Service Chiefs and in a similar manner, he sidelined the South-East zone.
“As if that was not enough, the long-awaited position of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, has come at last and this government deemed nobody from the South-East qualified enough to occupy that position, which was earlier zoned to Ndigbo.
“We are indeed shocked by this turn of events, which are totally at variance with Mr. President’s earlier stand that he was for nobody but that he was for everybody. We are at a loss where this statement fits in, considering all the actions he has taken so far, which are all against the interest of Ndigbo.
“Where is the justice; where is the equity; where is the one Nigeria? How long shall Ndigbo be pushed to the walls?
“The Ohaneze Youth Council is saying it loud and clear that these appointments are unacceptable to us and we urge Mr. President to reverse them, otherwise it would appear that there is a grand-design to annihilate the Igbos out of the political and economic system in this country.”
The statement further stated that apart from the neglect Ndigbo had suffered in the area of appointments, it was also curious that the Buhari-led government had suspended work on the second Niger Bridge, adding that “all these are pointers to the fact that we are becoming endangered species in Nigeria.”
It added: “The Second Niger Bridge is a project that touches on the economic life of the entire South-East and we find it curious that the Federal Government is not ready to attach any priority to it.
“We use this medium to urge Mr. President to right these wrongs and move the country forward as one. Tribalism has never paid Nigeria and this period will not make any difference”. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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So you people can talk of tribalism, go and meet your Jonadaft to give you appointment. Your so called elders sold you out. The people appointed are Nigerians. Enough of your stid tantrums.
ReplyDeleteHmmmn, imagine so you people want appointments and you refused to vote for him. Even after the elections you were proud to say you dont regret not voting for him. So e fit pain una reach dis LWKMD o!
ReplyDeleteMake una no worry appointments go soon reach una, after all they have not appointed Chief Cook and house boy, lool.
Like Majek Fashek said, you dont expect to sow cassava and reap coco-yam, you dont sow rice and reap cassava, whatsoever you sow in this world that you will reap.
By the way learn from the Yorubas, For three years GEJ refused to appoint them into any reasonable position, they didnt complain, when complaints came it was from the greedy PDP people amongst them. The Yorubas spoke with their votes and got GEJ kicked out. They are watching Buhari too, if he misbehaves, the ballot box will speak against him in 2019.
You have been using this crybaby marginalization method for years and it has yielded nothing. Wont you think of another way?
The world need to hear this
ReplyDeleteGo and sit down jobless Ndigbo youth. When you guys were plotting to jeopardise PMB presidential bid you did not remember one Nigeria despite his open track record of zero corruption performance in governance and administration... PMB has the right to pick his staff anywhere. Federal character do not work in political appointment; it only work for employment into public service. Therefore, political appointment is an the mercy of the president
ReplyDeleteDid Jonathan do anything about the so called Second Niger bridge? Why PMB now.?
ReplyDeletewhy look for ministerisl position in Nigeria and not BIAFRA RRPUBLIC OF BIGOT
ReplyDeleteSome fraction igbo youths have commented but the response will now be to abuse all igbos in general because of Nigeria's hate, fear or envy of the Igbos survival instincts that makes them excel in all things good or bad. We await the flow of insults here. But please at the end of the insult please let us know if you will now be happy for the igbos to leave nigeria for you to find peace of mind? You know they tried to leave before and you said no. Can they leave now? Yes or No?
ReplyDeleteYes please leave. Good riddance. And make it snappy.
DeleteBunch of illiterates and semi illiterates too self centered and shortsighted people, they want to reap where they did not sow. The Igbo were ok when GEJ was in power secretary to federal government, deputy speaker, deputy senate president, inspector general, NIMASA ,CBN Governor etc were dominated by Igbos. The result was a colossal disaster. You guys should focus on your trading , selling fake drugs, trading in babies, other skill in sharp practices and drug peddling . You should be ashamed why can't you learn from your fellow southerners the Yoruba who are better educated refined and focused. Does it not border you that they are not crying despite their role in electing Buhari. I don't know why you people are not allowed to exit Nigeria and see what become of Biafra. Let us see if Ijaw, Efik, Ibiobio etc will feel comfortable to join you
ReplyDeletePharoah,let my people go.otherwise,you will perish in the RED sea.
DeleteSo the igbos are allowed to leave nigeria this time?
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